Interview With Diamond Recovery COO, Seth Kaminsky
We sat down with Diamond Recovery COO Seth Kaminsky, LCSW to ask him some important questions about what motivated him to dedicate her life to helping others.
INTERVIEW WITH SETH KAMINSKY, COO
Did you or someone you know suffer from addiction?
Yes, both addiction and mental health challenges have impacted my
friends and family. In my experience, very few families are untouched by
one or the other. What’s impacted me most though, is not just their
struggle, but their recovery. I’ve seen people I love get well. That
experience has made me more empatic, grounded, and mindful of what
individuals and families go through. It’s also reinforced my belief that with
the right support and compassion, recovery is possible.
What is your favorite part of the work you do?
My favorite part of the work I do is seeing the clients we serve truly get
well. When patients arrive at our treatment facilitates, they often come to
us at their lowest point, after years of pain. Being part of the process
where they begin to heal, regain confidence, and rediscover a sense of
purpose and joy is incredibly meaningful to me.
What is the biggest piece of advice you would give to someone going through recovery?
I would remind them that addiction or mental health challenges are just
one part of who they are, it’s not their whole story. It’s easy to lose yourself
in the day-to-day chaos of it all, but recovery is about reconnecting with
who you are at your core and rebuilding self-worth. You’re more than what
you’re going through right now. With treatment, consistency, and the right
guidance, you can enjoy a life grounded in recovery.
How does Diamond strive to make a lasting impact on their patients?
At Diamond, we emphasize a shared philosophy of building our patients
up and helping them rediscover their sense of self, purpose, and
confidence. A core part of that is showing every patient their inherent
value- often at a time when they’ve lost sight of it themselves. We take a
compassionate approach that honors their struggle while also providing
them with the knowledge and tools needed to make change. Our goal is
for patients to leave not just stabilized, but with the confidence, and belief
in themselves to sustain long-term recovery.
How do you want to implement change in the treatment community?
I want to help move the field forward by making it easier for people to say
“yes” to treatment. That means removing barriers- whether it’s cost,
shame or fear. At the same time, I’m passionate about challenging the
stigma associated with substance use and mental health issues. I’ve seen
how powerful recovery can be, and more people deserve the chance to
experience that without hesitation. I’m proud to be part of building a
system that meets people where they are and makes getting help more
accessible.
These are very treatable conditions, and by improving access to care,
educating communities, and building programs that are both clinically
strong and genuinely welcoming, we can help more people engage in
treatment more easily and work towards changing their story.
How do you implement the importance of mental health into the work you do?
For me, incorporating mental health into my work starts with how I show
up every day. I try to stay self-aware, manage stress in a healthy way, I try
to be fully present for my team and the patients we serve. That means
listening, being approachable, and leading with empathy while still holding
clear expectations.
What makes Diamond Recovery unique?
What makes Diamond Recovery unique is the combination of our
evidence-based, proprietary 5-week clinical model, and a culture that
genuinely celebrates patient progress. In addition to focusing on clinical
outcomes, we intentionally recognize and reinforce every meaningful step
along the way. Whether it’s a personalized welcome basket to honor a
patient’s decision to seek help, our “21 Day Meal” celebrating early
recovery milestones, or our “coin out” meeting recognizing the patients
program completion, we walk alongside our patients and actively support
them throughout the entire process. That balance of strong clinical care, a
compassionate team and recognition, helps to create an environment
where real, lasting change can take place.